https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx A large retailing company, Capers Stores, is considering opening a chain of stores in UK for the first time. Capers Stores already has shops in the United States. It also has its own domestic market where it holds a 33% market share in food and drink retailing. Undertake a PEST analysis of the macro-economic environment for Capers Stores in UK. Notes: PEST analysis must reflect the external environment of UK. A wide variety of issues should be researched and it is important that data are up to date. en-us 2022-01-12 14:45:51 UTC 2022-01-14 14:48:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988452036 A national minimum wages for employees is a political factor when it comes to recruiting and setting wages.]]> 2022-01-12 15:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988452036 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988456432 Tourism is one of the sectors that plays a major role on the UK's economy, so the Carpers store will be directly impacted from any changes in this sector.]]> 2022-01-12 15:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988456432 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988458285 A social factor could be that UK citizens would prefer buying at UK based stores as they are already familiar with it or they might want to support local retailing companies of the same industry. It would be hard for an American brand to dominate or even penetrate the UK market.]]> 2022-01-12 15:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988458285 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988463663 - Governments can raise or lower corporation tax, which will impact on profits.
- Wage legislation : minimum wage and overtime]]> 2022-01-12 15:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988463663 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988474907 g4

]]> 2022-01-12 15:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988474907 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988481252 When importing goods from the US to the UK, Capers stores will have to pay a tariff or tax. This increases the cost of production as the retailed products are more expensive with tax. Therefore, the prices UK people pay at Capers Stores would be higher than any other typical brand of a similar nature based in the UK. Unless Capers stores have better quality, UK citizens would most likely stick to the cheaper option.]]> 2022-01-12 15:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988481252 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988485165 g4 ]]> 2022-01-12 15:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988485165 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988486705 the culture, attitude and the lifestyle of UK citizens as they may prefer and want to support local companies. 
The income level of the UK is also different than from the US, these factors would make it hard for non UK brands to break through the Uk market

]]> 2022-01-12 15:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988486705 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988500931 a change in the UK's buying habits and lifestyle will have an effect on carpers stores as depending on the change will justify if it will be beneficial for them or not ]]> 2022-01-12 15:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988500931 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988504788 - Exchange rates & stability of  the US currency. 
- interest rate 

]]> 2022-01-12 15:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988504788 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988506863 Many UK based retailing stores have their own apps only available in the UK appstore. Members can collect digital points and redeem rewards. The UK based stores also have a steady fanbase on social media. For Capers Stores, it would take a long time for them to develop their own app collect as many followers on social media sites as other UK retailing stores to increase brand coverage. Also, UK citizens who are already members in the apps would continue using the app instead of downloading a new one without points.]]> 2022-01-12 15:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1988506863 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1990453247 Carpet and rugs currently represent about half of the United States flooring market and offer many benefits as a flooring type. How carpets influence our exposure to both microorganisms and chemicals in indoor environments has important health implications but is not well understood. 

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]]> 2022-01-13 14:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1990482343 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1990495905 2022-01-13 14:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1990495905 Yuana246 https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1990585147 one economic factor that can effect caper's stores is wages. according to BBC news, the pay rise of the national living wage in the UK will be increasing to 9 pounds 50 by this year April. this means that if they are to hire staff the business might have to limit the amount of employees they would have to be able to afford enough staff for the business to run. in the short term it may lead to having less staff than needed to run the business but in the long run as revenue increases the business will be able to afford more workers and increase the amount of work that can be done.]]> 2022-01-13 15:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pre_arrival_learning/e8l7blpq3a0rsokx/wish/1990585147